Glen Wilton, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Glen Wilton, Virginia had a total population of 66, the 648th largest community in Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Glen Wilton Quick Facts
How Glen Wilton Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74 | 66 | -10.8% |
How Glen Wilton Compares
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People & Demographics
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Glen Wilton Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Botetourt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daleville | 3,797 | $103,056 | 5.5% | $370,100 |
| Cloverdale | 3,208 | $79,975 | 6.9% | $359,900 |
| Blue Ridge | 2,800 | $75,871 | 2.5% | $274,500 |
| Laymantown | 1,626 | $88,401 | 1.2% | $285,200 |
| Buchanan | 1,367 | $54,226 | 17.9% | $187,500 |
| Fincastle | 858 | $72,609 | 22.1% | $257,500 |
| Troutville | 475 | $63,750 | 5.7% | $221,000 |
| Eagle Rock | 67 | $67,159 | 0.0% | $108,000 |
Cities Similar to Glen Wilton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 66 | N/A | N/A | 21.2% | 0.0% |
| Eagle Rock | 67 | $67,159 | $108,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Locust Grove | 67 | N/A | N/A | 38.5% | 0.0% |
| Whitesville | 65 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 67.7% |
| Glen Lyn | 68 | N/A | $162,500 | 2.1% | 10.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 66, Glen Wilton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Glen Wilton is a small community located in Virginia, within Botetourt County. The total population is 66. It ranks as the 648th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Glen Wilton is 68.3 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Glen Wilton. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Glen Wilton was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Glen Wilton, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Glen Wilton, Virginia?
Glen Wilton, Virginia has a population of 66 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Glen Wilton, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Glen Wilton — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Glen Wilton, VA?
The ACS sample for Glen Wilton recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Glen Wilton, Virginia?
Glen Wilton's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Glen Wilton, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Glen Wilton — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Glen Wilton, Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Glen Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.